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Look for us #dredging Erie Harbor in summer 2024! #USACE will dredge approximately 100,000 cubic yards from the lake approach channel to ensure accessible depths for large vessels, the flow of commodities across the #GreatLakes, and the economic viability of U.S. #waterways. Work will take place from June through July under a $682K contract. It's a great investment in a harbor that supports $29.3 million in #business revenue, 139 jobs, and $9.4 million in #labor income to the national #transportation sector! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dEa8xDSt #BuffaloDistrict #GreatLakesNavigationSystem #Economy #WaterWednesday #ValueToTheNation City of Erie PA | US Army Corps of Engineers | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division | Erie County, Pennsylvania | Erie-Western PA Port Authority | Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | VisitErie | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The US Navy and United States Marine Corps have announced plans to invest over $250 million in barracks restoration in 2025! This significant investment aims to address the declining state of their barracks buildings and prioritize the well-being of sailors. The Navy is requesting $204 million for the restoration of unaccompanied housing, representing a 24% increase from last year. Additionally, the Marine Corps is asking for $65 million for the same purpose. These funds will help tackle issues such as bedbug and cockroach infestations, faulty heating and air conditioning, and security concerns. The decision to allocate funds for restoration and modernization first reflects the Navy's commitment to providing better living conditions for its personnel. The budget also includes plans to spend $1 billion over the next five years for housing construction and renovations. Furthermore, the Navy is seeking to prioritize the well-being of its sailors by fully funding the sustainment of gyms, child development centers, and mental health areas. The budget also includes an increase in funding for mental health and suicide prevention services. It's essential to note that this investment comes amidst challenges in funding military priorities due to budget constraints. However, the Navy remains dedicated to supporting its personnel and ensuring they have the resources they need. #Navy #MarineCorps #BarracksRestoration #MilitaryInfrastructure #Sailors #MilitaryFunding #WellBeing #Investment #InfrastructureImprovement #SupportOurTroops

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Wetlands can have major impacts on development projects. Minor disturbances to wetlands require General Permits through PADEP, while major impacts to wetlands result in Joint Permits through PADEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Joint Permits typically result in an elongated permitting process which can challenge development timelines. Knowing that wetlands exist on a Site along with proactive research and design can minimize permitting requirements and their respective delays. If you think you may have wetlands on your property, our professional staff can complete a wetland assessment to determine if wetlands are present on the Project Site, and if found, we can work with a broader team to formally delineate the wetlands and mitigate any impact to the Project. #sdc #design #surveying #wetlands

Navy Comptroller expresses concerns about paying sailors and Marines if Congress fails to pass the next continuing resolution (CR). #NavyBudget #Congress #ContinuingResolution The US Navy's comptroller, Russell Rambaugh, recently voiced his worries about the potential inability to pay sailors, Marines, and civilians if Congress does not pass another stopgap spending bill. The Navy's budget request for Fiscal Year 2024 is $255.8 billion, a 4.5% increase over the previous year. However, without a full budget, Rambaugh warned that a provision in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 could result in across-the-board cuts. He estimated the sequestration at $15 billion. The use of continuing resolutions puts significant restraints on new program starts, including the construction of the future USS Wisconsin. Rambaugh described the continuing resolution process as "a little bit nuts" but acknowledged its frequent use due to the ongoing struggle to pass full-year appropriations on time. To ensure Navy programs' success, Rambaugh emphasized the importance of "executability" and the need for scale and quantity in delivering ships and submarines. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to improve financial accountability and the Navy's ability to save money and improve safety through internal initiatives. The potential impact of Congress not passing the next CR on Navy personnel and programs underscores the importance of timely budget approvals and financial stability. #Navy #MarineCorps #NavyFinance #BudgetConcerns #FinancialStability

The Black & Veatch team has won a contract from the US Army Corps of Engineers to update the #ConceptualDesigns and perform the necessary physical and hydraulic modeling for three flood gates and one pump station in support of the Modified Central City Project in #FortWorth, TX. Once complete, these updates will help to reduce #FloodRisk to the #LocalCommunities. More on the news.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey outlined a multifaceted package of significant investments in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division to boost navigational safety and efficiency at the East Coast’s busiest container port. Port of New York & New Jersey The investments will pave the way for tangible improvements to the Port of New York and New Jersey’s safety and efficiency, as well as enable further growth of a national economic powerhouse that supports over half a million regional jobs and the movement of more than $200 billion in goods every year. The new investments between the Port Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers include more than $50 million through the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for the seaport’s berth maintenance dredging, berth rehabilitation, and berth reconstruction. Additionally, a separate $32 million project will deepen and widen the Gravesend Anchorage outside the Kill van Kull waterway from its current depth of 47 feet to 50 feet, which will provide a location for large ships to anchor between Ambrose Anchorage in the Atlantic Ocean and the seaport’s container terminals. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/g96hWgSr #Efficiency #Investments #PortNYNJ #USArmyCorps

For those who are concerned about the U.S. capabilities in Guam and specifically at AAFB...this is troubling and concerning. In light of the Guam Defense system, this needs to be reviewed. There needs to be USAF capabilities at AAFB first before any permanently based RSAF forces are considered. USAF power projection plans from AAFB need a thorough review of how this initiative impacts it! https://lnkd.in/gA-nzVAU

In February, the US Army Corps of Engineers proposed a series of procedures to implement the governmentwide Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for water-resource projects. The “heart” of these agency-specific procedures (ASPs) ensures that decisionmakers consider a wide suite of economic, environmental, and social benefits and costs as they invest in such projects. The proposal reasonably moves the Corps away from its historical and inefficiently narrow focus on national economic development to the exclusion of other essential objectives like environmental quality and distributional considerations. While the proposal takes valuable steps toward more comprehensive accounting of societal benefits and improved decisionmaking, we suggested several additional steps the Corps can take to make the ASPs even more effective. Read our suggestions here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gZPFyk4J